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    Connecting the Camino de Madrid to the Via de la Plata

    I walked the Madrid camino recently, and was contemplating switching over to the Levante to avoid the traffic of the CF in Sahagun. The shortest connection point is between Villeguillo and Medina del Campo, about 30 km. Right after Villeguillo, there's a sign pointing to Olmedo, and then from...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    I don't think that there was a red cross above the yellow arrow when I passed through there, so it's nice to see that someone has reacted to my complaint. In O Cebreiro now, relaxing after that tough climb from Las Herrerias.
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    Madrid. Cercedilla to La Granja

    Made it to Sahagun today. The hospitaleros at the municipal albergue in Santervas (last lap before Sahagun) were great.
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    The walk from Medina de Rioseco to Cuenca de Campos along the Castilla Canal is really pleasant. It's hard to believe that this lengthy canal (78 km) was dug entirely by hand back in the 18th Century to promote commerce here in the meseta region (until the railroad came to Medina de Rioseco...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    On the Madrid Camino, so far I've had roommates at an albergue only one time.....In Penaflor de Hornija now. 4 more days until I join the CF where there will be more people.
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    For those following a day or two behind me, get your food at the supermarket in Coca if you're staying in Villeguillo. The only bar there is closed for holidays, so there are no food or drink options in Villeguillo. The folks at No. 8 on the main street can give you a cello. When I was there...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    It's much better once you settle into a rhythm with the blisters and fatigue under control. With the smooth path in the meseta, you can cover a lot of distance efficiently. At this point, I think that I'm going to continue up to Sahagun and catch the CF from there. From what I've heard, there...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    Is that the municipal albergue? If so, it is closed. I stayed in Ane, left early this morning and stopped for a cafe con leche in Santa Maria and a quick visit of the cloisters, before moving on to Nava de la Asuncion. I'm curious how the pilgrims following a day or two behind me have been...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    In Santa Maria Real la Nieve now on the ayuntamiento's free wifi. There's a monastery here that I hope will be open for a visit. Ane is a good stop after Segovia. The albergue next to the bar has private rooms for 15 Euros, and the bar is open during the week (not just weekends). The fellow...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    If you're staying at the albergue at Ane, you need to get some food, as there's apparently no restaurant there and the bar is only open on weekends. The small village of Valseca has a supermarket (close to the ayuntamiento office), and if you pass their ayuntamiento, they have wifi and its...
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    Camino numero 4

    I'm stopping at the albergue in Ane tomorrow, making for a shorter walking day compared to Cercedilla to Segovia. But no food and no bar, are they crazy? I guess I'll have to bring my beer and food from Segovia.
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    Out of Colmenar Viejo, you walk through a park and then come to the edge of town on the western side. As far as I know, that's the legitimate camino de Santiago. Where I think that things went wrong for me was when I reached a road after 5-8 km, and a yellow arrow deviated me to the left. At...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    Ok, I'm happy to write about my adventures on the Madrid Camino in an effort to save you some of my headaches. It has been anything but smooth for me so far, with screw-ups daily. As of Monday, I'm in Segovia. The walk from Cercedilla to Segovia is a tough one. In my case, the climb up to the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    I've just arrived in Segovia after a lengthy walk from Las Dehesas. I was aware that the polideportivo center in Cercedilla would be closed on a Sunday; however, I was not prepared for the two youth hostels in Las Dehesas (3 km past Cercedilla) also being closed on weekends.....At that point, I...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    The walk out of Tres Cantos is fine. Just walk from the train station to the Madrid Foro hotel next to the autovia. There's an overpass crossing the highway, and then you will see the yellow arrows. The church in Colmenar Viejo is stunning (you can get a stamp in your credential there as well)...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    It's strange that that albergue lists a phone number, but no one ever answers.....That circular route between Colmenar Viejo and Manzanares is what pilgrims should be aware of. I was just following the yellow arrows as I always do, and had no idea about this alternate hike to nowhere. I saw...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    So far, the Madrid camino has had a few unfortunate surprises. This morning, I departed Tres Cantos and headed to Colmenar Viejo with no problems. After a stop at the beautiful church there, I continued to follow the yellow arrows out of town. I followed the Santiago camino out of Colemenar...
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    LIVE from the Camino Tres Cantos -- camino goes past town not into it -- and more, on Camino de Madrid

    Hi fellow pilgrims, Not sure if this topic has been discussed here. I started walking the Camino de Madrid today, and am staying overnight at the Acogida en la Parroquia de Santa Teresa de Jesus in Tres Cantos. I'm the only pilgrim here, and haven't met any other pilgrims today. Nice place...
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    Camino Madrid - accommodation, etc.

    I haven't tried WhatsApp. Don't carry a cell phone, and gave up trying to set it up on my laptop....I'll try calling the number tomorrow; otherwise, I will just chance it and show up.
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    Camino Madrid - accommodation, etc.

    LarsN -- are you planning to stay at the Acogida de la parroquia de Santa Teresa de Jesus in Tres Cantos by any chance? According to gronze, they require 48 hour advance notice. I've tried calling them several times, but no answer. If you're planning to stay there, have you had any luck in...

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